Lot 115: SIX ARCHAISTIC JADE SWORD FITTINGS Late Qing Dynasty

SIX ARCHAISTIC JADE SWORD FITTINGS

Late Qing Dynasty

Comprising two sword guards of closely related shape, the surface undecorated, the celadon stones stained brown in areas; two scabbard chapes of similar shape, the surface undecorated, the celadon stones stained russet-brown; a large scabbard chape of flattened trapezial form, the surface undecorated and pitted to one side, the celadon stone stained russet-brown in areas; a thick scabbard chape carved with a
chi dragon in relief, the reverse carved with scroll patterns forming a
taotie mask, the stone mottled and altered russet and black. (6)


1 1/8in to 2 1/8in (2.8cm to 5.4cm) wide